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Kansas Employer Streets Laborer in Leavenworth, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12898654
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Streets Laborer
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: June 21, 2022
GENERAL PURPOSE
Assist with the maintenance and repairs of the City street and storm sewer systems. Individual will
perform manual labor of a physically demanding nature of semi-skilled tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the Street Foreman and the indirect supervision of the
Equipment Operator II. May receive general supervision from the Operations Superintendent.
SUPERVISON EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
? Efficient performance of tasks requiring manual skills or knowledge acquired through on-the-
job training or experience.
? Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion, although at times
employees may work with minimal supervision in the performance of routine duties.
? Assists semi-skilled and skilled tradesmen or maintenance personnel in the performance of their
duties, which may include but is not limited to asphalt paving operations, crack seal operations,
pothole repair operations, installation of drain tubes and guard rails, and trimming trees.
? Assist with maintenance of storm drains and catch basins.
? Safely operate city equipment and vehicles that are not designated as commercial motor
vehicles.
? Assist with snow removal operations, which may include operation of hot spot truck, assisting
with dispatching or checking route completion.
? Perform general laboring tasks assisting in the construction or maintenance of street, storm
water and other municipal systems.
? Receive training on and operate vehicles and light equipment including snow plow, loader, air
compressors, jackhammers, and other equipment related to regular work assignments.
? Provide interdepartmental support with basic facility maintenance, which may include but is not
limited to sweeping floors, moving furniture, etc.
? Provide assistance with traffic control set-up and operations when necessary.
? May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
(B) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
(C) Must possess a valid state drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of
employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
(D) Be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(A) Ability to use common hand tools, materials, and standard equipment used in construction and
maintenance of street and storm water operations.
(B) Ability to take the necessary precautions to operate, work safely with and around automotive
and non-automotive light construction and maintenance equipment.
(C) Ability to understand and carry out specific oral and written instructions.
(D) Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to variable weather conditions.
(E) Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength (lifting up to sixty (60) pounds)
and endurance under variable weather conditions ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat.
(F) Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel,
other City employees and the general public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Obtain certification in Work Zone Safety within 6 months of employment.
(B) Subject to immediate call outs during snow, storm, traff ic signal or other emergencies.
(C) Must comply with the Citys established on-call response timeframes (40 minutes) within 90
days of hire date.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Six (6) months or more experience as a general laborer.
(B) Previous experience with light to heavy equipment.
(C) Previous experience with maintenance and/or repair related to utility or street systems.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Motorized vehicles and equipmen